by Perry Kapiloff | Apr 10, 2023 | Prime Time
Next time a persistent telemarketer gets you on the phone, instead of feeling annoyed … start a conversation. You could be talking to your next star seller. I recently worked with a new seller, “Bob,” who had started only 6 weeks earlier. He knew absolutely...
by Tom Ray | Dec 21, 2021 | Prime Time
Imagine a Grammy Award-winning artist composing the next great song. It’s a complex number filled with overlapping harmonies and an amazing hook that is sure to be a hit. How many times do you think it will be rehearsed before it’s ever performed in front of a live...
by Phil Bernstein | Nov 3, 2021 | Prime Time
Have you noticed an increase of “Congratulate Ellen on her new job” announcements on LinkedIn? It’s not your imagination. It’s The Great Resignation. A year of COVID trauma, combined with a booming job market, has caused millions to re-examine their career...
by John Hillary | Oct 26, 2021 | Prime Time
Singular Focus. It’s a concept we discuss with advertisers who want to “laundry list” everything they offer in their creative, resulting in a less effective overall message. Well, advertisers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from the concept of singular focus!...
by Tom Ray | Nov 22, 2020 | Prime Time
Obsession by Calvin Klein—hands down. While at home working, I received an invitation from one of our partner stations to join a Zoom presentation for a new advertiser. It was a big prospect, and the presentation was in 90 minutes. The invite was unexpected, and I was...